Best Third Person games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated third person games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free third person games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Darkestville Castle
Like any decent demon Cid spends his nights performing all kind of evil deeds to the peaceful people of Darkestville. Little does he know that his old arch enemy is about to change his life forever.
ECHO
After a century in stasis the girl En arrives at her destination: A Palace out of legend. Out here, using forgotten technologies, she hopes to bring back a life that shouldn’t have been lost. But nothing could prepare her for what she’ll face in the ancient halls below.
Wo Yao Da 我要大
To play as a tribe warrior and a mysterious weirdo, adventuring in the world of gremlins.
The First Tree
A beautiful, 3rd-person exploration game centered around two parallel stories: a fox trying to find her missing family, and a son reconnecting with his estranged father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts from the son's life as he becomes intertwined in the fox’s journey towards The First Tree.
Last Day of June
A deep, interactive adventure about love and loss, beautifully depicted and offering an intense cinematic experience. What would you do to save the one you love?
Life is Strange: Before the Storm
Life is Strange: Before the Storm is a new three part standalone story adventure set three years before the events of the first game. This time play as Chloe Price, a rebel who forms an unlikely friendship with Rachel Amber in a dramatic new story in the BAFTA award winning franchise.
鸿源战纪 - Tales of Hongyuan
As a Chinese RPG game, our story happened in a land called Ground Hong where you can experience wars between two kingdoms, make your friends and uncover a dust-laden history.
Comedy Night
Tell jokes, sing songs, make friends or heckle. Comedy Night captures the fun experience of a real comedy club.
Batman: The Enemy Within - The Telltale Series
In this latest chapter from the award-winning studio behind Batman - The Telltale Series, both Bruce Wayne and Batman will be forced into precarious new roles. The Riddler has returned to terrorize Gotham City, but his gruesome puzzles merely foreshadow an even greater crisis.
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
From the makers of Heavenly Sword, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and DmC: Devil May Cry, comes a warrior’s brutal journey into myth and madness. Set in the Viking age, a broken Celtic warrior embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover.
Secret World Legends
Secret World Legends is a story-driven, shared-world action RPG that plunges players into a shadowy war against the supernatural, where ancient myths and legends cross over into the modern day.
Fate/EXTELLA
In the digital realm of SE.RA.PH, the Holy Grail War is over, but the land’s new ruler faces challenges and threats from all sides. The servants now find themselves drawing up tense and unlikely alliances, preparing for a conflict that may tear SE.RA.PH apart...or destroy it entirely.
Dreamfall Chapters
The Final Cut is the ultimate collector's edition of Dreamfall Chapters, a story-driven 3D adventure about choice and consequence, set in parallel worlds: a cyberpunk vision of the future and a magical fantasy realm.
Just Cause™ 3: Multiplayer Mod
Just Cause 3 Multiplayer mod is a free fan-created project bringing an explosive and highly-customizable multiplayer.
Einar
The player takes on the role of Einar, who is on a quest to kill the inhabitants of a Norse fishing village who are infected by a mysterious material. Use different weapons such as the bow, hammer and axe to clear the village of the monsters.
Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles
Unwind and enjoy the slow life in Yonder: The Cloud Catcher Chronicles, a relaxing open-world adventure game. Yonder is set in the world of Gemea. A natural island paradise with eight distinct environments ranging from tropical beaches to snow-capped summits.
Dungeon Defenders II
Dungeon Defenders II is a cooperative Action Tower Defense game packed with roleplaying elements like loot, leveling, and pets.
TEKKEN 7
Discover the epic conclusion of the long-time clan warfare between members of the Mishima family. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, the legendary fighting game franchise fights back with stunning story-driven cinematic battles and intense duels that can be enjoyed with friends and rivals.
Ultimate Epic Battle Simulator
Here is a sandbox like no other. Create massive battles with absolutely no limits. Want to see 10,000 chickens fight an army of Romans?? Sure, why not. Want to see a company of WW2 U.S soldiers fight 11,000 Medieval soldiers?? There are simply no limits to the carnage you can achieve in UEBS.
Hover
Experience the thrills of a fast-paced single and multiplayer Parkour game. Join the Rebellion and deride the security forces of an anti-leisure tyranny. Rise up to the many challenges of a futuristic Open World. Assemble your team, enhance your gear and perform incredible tricks and combos.
Flying Tigers: Shadows Over China
FLYING TIGERS: SHADOWS OVER CHINA is an air-combat action game based on the historical events of America’s secret volunteer squadrons that defended China against Japan in the China-Burma-India theatre of World War 2.Most played third person games on Steam
Take a look at the top third person games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 20th 2025.
1. Crossout
Crossout - the postapocalyptic MMO action game where you can create a unique design for an armoured vehicle from dozens of parts and then drive it into multiplayer battles raging on land and in the skies alike. Crossout is a third person, gun customization and free to play game developed by Targem Games and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on July 26th 2017 has received 63,600 reviews of which 47,832 were positive and 15,768 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played third person game, thanks to its 2,414 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.4
47,832
15,768
2,414
players
2. Batman™: Arkham Knight
Batman™: Arkham Knight brings the award-winning Arkham trilogy from Rocksteady Studios to its epic conclusion. Developed exclusively for New-Gen platforms, Batman: Arkham Knight introduces Rocksteady's uniquely designed version of the Batmobile. Batman™: Arkham Knight is a action, open world and superhero game developed by Rocksteady Studios and published by WB Games. Released on June 23rd 2015 has received 138,234 reviews of which 122,376 were positive and 15,858 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. While seeing 2,345 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among third person games based on player count.
8.7
122,376
15,858
2,345
players
3. SMITE®
Join 40+ million players in SMITE, the Battleground of the Gods! Wield Thor’s hammer, turn your foes to stone as Medusa, or flex your divine power as one of 100+ other mythological icons. Become a God and play FREE today! SMITE® is a free to play, moba and multiplayer game developed by Titan Forge Games and published by Hi-Rez Studios. Released on September 08th 2015 has received 119,765 reviews of which 94,354 were positive and 25,411 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. While seeing 2,274 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among third person games based on player count.
7.8
94,354
25,411
2,274
players
4. Predecessor
Inspired by the legacy of Paragon, built with love by the community, and powered by Unreal Engine 5, Predecessor is the ultimate fusion of shooter action and MOBA strategy. Join more than 2,000,000 players and play for FREE now! Predecessor is a moba, shooter and free to play game developed and published by Omeda Studios. Released on August 20th 2024 has received 13,603 reviews of which 9,941 were positive and 3,662 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. With 1,650 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played third person games.
7.2
9,941
3,662
1,650
players
5. STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™
The story of Cal Kestis continues in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™, a galaxy-spanning, third-person, action-adventure game. STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™ is a action, adventure and souls-like game developed by Respawn and published by Electronic Arts. Released on April 27th 2023 has received 63,833 reviews of which 43,728 were positive and 20,105 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. With 1,330 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played third person games.
6.8
43,728
20,105
1,330
players
6. ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™
A new action game based on the concept of the ARMORED CORE series that uses the knowledge gained from FromSoftware's recent action game development. ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ is a mechs, character customization and action game developed by FromSoftware and Inc. and published by BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Inc., FromSoftware and Inc.. Released on August 24th 2023 has received 75,889 reviews of which 69,356 were positive and 6,533 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9 out of 10. With 1,141 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played third person games.
9
69,356
6,533
1,141
players
7. Rise of the Tomb Raider™
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”. Rise of the Tomb Raider™ is a adventure, action and female protagonist game developed by Crystal Dynamics, Eidos-Montréal, Feral Interactive (Linux) and Nixxes and published by Crystal Dynamics, Feral interactive (Mac) and Feral Interactive (Linux). Released on February 09th 2016 has received 135,017 reviews of which 126,957 were positive and 8,060 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 989 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played third person games.
9.3
126,957
8,060
989
players
8. STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™
A galaxy-spanning adventure awaits in Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, a 3rd person action-adventure title from Respawn. An abandoned Padawan must complete his training, develop new powerful Force abilities, and master the art of the lightsaber - all while staying one step ahead of the Empire. STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ is a action-adventure, souls-like and third person game developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts. Released on November 14th 2019 has received 156,265 reviews of which 138,423 were positive and 17,842 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 832 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played third person games.
8.8
138,423
17,842
832
players
9. UNCHARTED™: Legacy of Thieves Collection
Play as Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer in their own standalone adventures as they confront their pasts and forge their own legacies. This game includes the critically acclaimed single-player stories from both UNCHARTED 4: A Thief’s End and UNCHARTED: The Lost Legacy. UNCHARTED™: Legacy of Thieves Collection is a adventure, action-adventure and story rich game developed by Naughty Dog LLC and Iron Galaxy Studios and published by PlayStation Publishing LLC. Released on October 19th 2022 has received 28,837 reviews of which 25,961 were positive and 2,876 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 751 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played third person games.
8.8
25,961
2,876
751
players
10. Undisputed
Become Undisputed in the most authentic boxing game to date! Featuring true to life visuals, bone-jarring action, and more licensed boxers than ever before, Undisputed gives you unprecedented control to master every inch of the ring. Undisputed is a 3d fighter, third person and 3d game developed by Steel City Interactive and published by Deep Silver. Released on October 08th 2024 has received 18,990 reviews of which 12,020 were positive and 6,970 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.3 out of 10. With 751 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played third person games.
6.3
12,020
6,970
751
players
Best deals on third person games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of third person games available on Steam right now, updated on April 20th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted third person games.
1. Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. Darksiders Warmastered Edition is a action, hack and slash and adventure game developed by KAIKO and Vigil Games and published by THQ Nordic. Released on November 29th 2016 has received 15,752 reviews of which 13,828 were positive and 1,924 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. Featuring a massive 95% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for third person category.
8.6
13,828
1,924
-95%
21.20€
1.06€
2. Hell Pie
Hell Pie is an obscene 3D platformer that takes bad taste to the next level! Hell Pie sees you grab the horns of Nate, the ‘Demon of Bad Taste’. He is given the honorable task of gathering the disgusting ingredients for Satan’s infamous birthday pie! Hell Pie is a comedy, third person and platformer game developed by Sluggerfly and published by Headup. Released on July 21st 2022 has received 1,431 reviews of which 1,285 were positive and 146 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in third person games.
8.5
1,285
146
-95%
23.80€
1.19€
3. Twin Mirror
The small town of Basswood will be changed forever by ex-investigative journalist Sam Higgs in this thrilling narrative experience from award-winning studio DON'T NOD. Will you find the truth – no matter the cost? Twin Mirror is a choose your own adventure, choices matter and interactive fiction game developed and published by DON'T NOD. Released on December 01st 2021 has received 1,245 reviews of which 958 were positive and 287 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 95% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in third person games.
7.4
958
287
-95%
28.40€
1.42€
4. Pine
An open-world action adventure game set in a simulated world in which humans never reached the top of the food chain. Pine is a singleplayer, open world and adventure game developed by Twirlbound and published by Kongregate. Released on October 10th 2019 has received 1,788 reviews of which 1,319 were positive and 469 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for third person games.
7.1
1,319
469
-93%
21.71€
1.52€
5. Them and Us
Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare. Them and Us is a female protagonist, survival horror and horror game developed by TendoGames Co. and Ltd. and published by TendoGames Co., Ltd. and 方块游戏(CubeGame). Released on September 28th 2021 has received 1,366 reviews of which 1,043 were positive and 323 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for third person games.
7.3
1,043
323
-92%
32.50€
2.60€
6. Through the Woods
Through the Woods is a third-person Norse horror adventure set in a forest on the western shores of Norway that tells the story of a mother and her missing son. Through the Woods is a adventure, indie and horror game developed by Antagonist and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Released on October 27th 2016 has received 1,569 reviews of which 1,114 were positive and 455 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for third person games.
6.9
1,114
455
-91%
19.78€
1.78€
7. Hitman: Blood Money
Money Talks. Silence Pays. Prepare to Make a Killing. When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. Sensing he may be a target, 47 travels to America, and prepares to make a killing. Hitman: Blood Money is a stealth, action and assassin game developed and published by Io-Interactive A/S. Released on March 15th 2007 has received 13,887 reviews of which 13,074 were positive and 813 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for third person games.
9.2
13,074
813
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
8. Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you. Hitman 2: Silent Assassin is a stealth, action and third person game developed and published by Io-Interactive A/S. Released on March 15th 2007 has received 4,140 reviews of which 3,428 were positive and 712 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for third person games.
8.0
3,428
712
-90%
8.99€
0.89€
9. Bionic Commando
The first true sequel to the classic 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System original, Bionic Commando sees the return of the bionically-enhanced Nathan "R.A.D." Spencer. Time has not been kind to Spencer: Five years after his heroic defeat of the Imperials, he has been betrayed by the government he swore to serve, imprisoned for... Bionic Commando is a action, adventure and third person game developed and published by Capcom. Released on July 28th 2009 has received 1,692 reviews of which 1,225 were positive and 467 were negative resulting in a rating of 7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for third person games.
7
1,225
467
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
10. Bleeding Edge
Grab your team and tear it up in Bleeding Edge, an electrifying online brawler where every fighter comes mechanically enhanced for mayhem! Bleeding Edge is a action, multiplayer and third person game developed and published by Ninja Theory. Released on March 24th 2020 has received 1,592 reviews of which 1,043 were positive and 549 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for third person games.
6.4
1,043
549
-90%
29.99€
2.99€
Free third person games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play third person games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 20th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play third person games.
1. Crossout
Crossout - the postapocalyptic MMO action game where you can create a unique design for an armoured vehicle from dozens of parts and then drive it into multiplayer battles raging on land and in the skies alike. Crossout is a third person, gun customization and free to play game developed by Targem Games and published by Gaijin Network Ltd. Released on July 26th 2017 has received 63,600 reviews of which 47,832 were positive and 15,768 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. With 2,414 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free third person games on Steam.
7.4
47,832
15,768
2,414
players
2. SMITE®
Join 40+ million players in SMITE, the Battleground of the Gods! Wield Thor’s hammer, turn your foes to stone as Medusa, or flex your divine power as one of 100+ other mythological icons. Become a God and play FREE today! SMITE® is a free to play, moba and multiplayer game developed by Titan Forge Games and published by Hi-Rez Studios. Released on September 08th 2015 has received 119,765 reviews of which 94,354 were positive and 25,411 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 2,274, this third person game has secured the #2 spot in the ranking of free third person games on Steam.
7.8
94,354
25,411
2,274
players
3. Predecessor
Inspired by the legacy of Paragon, built with love by the community, and powered by Unreal Engine 5, Predecessor is the ultimate fusion of shooter action and MOBA strategy. Join more than 2,000,000 players and play for FREE now! Predecessor is a moba, shooter and free to play game developed and published by Omeda Studios. Released on August 20th 2024 has received 13,603 reviews of which 9,941 were positive and 3,662 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.2 out of 10. Thanks to its free to play tag and a daily player base of 1,650, this third person game has secured the #3 spot in the ranking of free third person games on Steam.
7.2
9,941
3,662
1,650
players
4. THE NORMAL THING
THE NORMAL THING is a story about a dog who lost his memory. Sunless forests, strange gardens, weird inhabitants... Start a little journey to retrieve your memory. THE NORMAL THING is a 2d, adventure and puzzle game developed and published by Orata Studio. Released on December 10th 2020 has received 480 reviews of which 457 were positive and 23 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
8.8
457
23
2
players
5. KIBORG: Arena
Fight for cash and glory in a prison planet’s Coliseum in this free prologue to KIBORG, the fast-paced action rogue-lite with brutal, cybernetic-enhanced combat. KIBORG: Arena is a action roguelike, hack and slash and beat 'em up game developed and published by Sobaka Studio. Released on August 13th 2024 has received 398 reviews of which 344 were positive and 54 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
8.0
344
54
1
players
6. Knight's Path: The Tournament
Knight's Path: The Tournament is a short medieval RPG featuring challenging combat, an immersive progression system, and a nice little story. Knight's Path: The Tournament is a rpg, spectacle fighter and medieval game developed by Jan Tichota and Aamn Chahrour and published by Independent. Released on December 12th 2023 has received 461 reviews of which 396 were positive and 65 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
8.0
396
65
1
players
7. Dinner with an Owl
Break the puzzling spell of your eccentric host! Dinner with an Owl: A short surreal point and click adventure. Dinner with an Owl is a puzzle, point & click and 2d game developed and published by BoringSuburbanDad. Released on May 18th 2021 has received 819 reviews of which 774 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
8.9
774
45
8. A Night In Berlin
A Night in Berlin is a narrative-driven third-person shooter featuring brutal fast-paced gameplay in a dark and atmospheric world. A Night In Berlin is a third-person shooter, shooter and third person game developed by Unlimina Software and published by Bad Smile Media. Released on August 07th 2020 has received 483 reviews of which 406 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
7.9
406
77
9. Bone Voyage
Bone Voyage is a third person adventure game set on a Vessel to the Afterlife. Use your skeletal body to your advantage and explore the ship in unique ways to uncover the mystery of the ship and its inhabitants! Bone Voyage is a free to play, adventure and indie game developed by Team Cobblestone and published by Breda University of Applied Sciences. Released on June 24th 2019 has received 343 reviews of which 222 were positive and 121 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played free third person games on Steam.
6.2
222
121